Reverend (band)
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Reverend is an American heavy metal
band that was originally based in Seattle, Washington, and is based in San Antonio, Texas
. Reverend was formed in 1989 by ex-Metal Church
vocalist David Wayne
, who took the band's name from his own moniker, which he acquired as the frontman of the "Metal Church". Reverend has gone through many lineup versions since its original inception, and despite David Wayne's death in 2005, the band is still active and continues to play in his honor.
looking for the best band in which he could participate. He met with ex-W.A.S.P. member Randy Piper
and considered joining Piper's band Animal, but Wayne decided against it because Animal was experiencing the same problems which caused his departure from Metal Church.
Around this time, Heretic
, the band whose singer recently left to replace Wayne in Metal Church, called David Wayne repeatedly and urged him to at least listen to their songs. Despite being reluctant at first, Wayne eventually met with the members of Heretic at a Denny's
restaurant where they played him some of their songs on a tape recorder. Wayne was impressed, and decided that they were the right band for him, thus laying the foundation of Reverend. Wayne later described this ironic episode as a "cosmic joke" on everyone involved.
Guitars
Bass
Drums
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band that was originally based in Seattle, Washington, and is based in San Antonio, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. Reverend was formed in 1989 by ex-Metal Church
Metal Church
Metal Church was an American heavy metal band. They originally formed in Seattle, Washington as Shrapnel in 1980. Their first album was released in 1984, and the band's most recent work, This Present Wasteland, was released in 2008....
vocalist David Wayne
David Wayne (singer)
David Wayne was an American singer for the heavy metal bands Metal Church, Reverend and Wayne.-Biography:From 1982 to 1988, Wayne appeared as vocalist on two studio albums and two live albums by Metal Church...
, who took the band's name from his own moniker, which he acquired as the frontman of the "Metal Church". Reverend has gone through many lineup versions since its original inception, and despite David Wayne's death in 2005, the band is still active and continues to play in his honor.
History
After struggling with drug problems within his current band, David Wayne decided to leave Metal Church in the late '80's and find another group to join. Wayne searched around Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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looking for the best band in which he could participate. He met with ex-W.A.S.P. member Randy Piper
Randy Piper
Randy Piper is an American musician, rock guitarist, songwriter, and singer best known as the co-founder and original guitarist of the heavy metal band, W.A.S.P....
and considered joining Piper's band Animal, but Wayne decided against it because Animal was experiencing the same problems which caused his departure from Metal Church.
Around this time, Heretic
Heretic (band)
Heretic was an 80s speed/thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Its members were: Mike Howe, vocals; Dennis O'Harra, Bass; Brian Korban, Guitar; Rick Merrick, Drums; and Bobby Marquez, Guitar. The band released two albums before Howe joined Metal Church; following these releases, Heretic...
, the band whose singer recently left to replace Wayne in Metal Church, called David Wayne repeatedly and urged him to at least listen to their songs. Despite being reluctant at first, Wayne eventually met with the members of Heretic at a Denny's
Denny's
Denny's is a full-service coffee shop/family restaurant chain. It operates over 1,500 restaurants in the United States , Canada, Curaçao, Costa Rica, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan , Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.Denny's is known for always being...
restaurant where they played him some of their songs on a tape recorder. Wayne was impressed, and decided that they were the right band for him, thus laying the foundation of Reverend. Wayne later described this ironic episode as a "cosmic joke" on everyone involved.
Current line-up
- Robb Steele - Vocals (2009-) (Translucent Existence, Byfist, Bittur Harvest)
- Jason Martinez - Guitars (2010)
- Nacho Vara - Guitars (2002-) (Byfist)
- Marco Villareal - Bass (2010-)
Former members
Vocals- David Wayne (1989–2005) (Metal ChurchMetal ChurchMetal Church was an American heavy metal band. They originally formed in Seattle, Washington as Shrapnel in 1980. Their first album was released in 1984, and the band's most recent work, This Present Wasteland, was released in 2008....
, Heathen, Intrinsic, Bastardsun) - RIP 5/10/2005 - Michael Lance (2006–2009) (Ancient Cross)
- Scott Marker (2009)
Guitars
- Davy Lee (2002–2010) (Byfist) RIP 10/1/2010
- Chris Nelson (2000–2002) (Faustus, All The Hell Bound)
- Brian Korban (1989–1993) (HereticHeretic (band)Heretic was an 80s speed/thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Its members were: Mike Howe, vocals; Dennis O'Harra, Bass; Brian Korban, Guitar; Rick Merrick, Drums; and Bobby Marquez, Guitar. The band released two albums before Howe joined Metal Church; following these releases, Heretic...
) - Stuart Fujinami (1989–1991) (HereticHeretic (band)Heretic was an 80s speed/thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Its members were: Mike Howe, vocals; Dennis O'Harra, Bass; Brian Korban, Guitar; Rick Merrick, Drums; and Bobby Marquez, Guitar. The band released two albums before Howe joined Metal Church; following these releases, Heretic...
) - Ernesto F. Martinez (1991–1993) (Resistance)
Bass
- Jay Wegener (2002–2003) (Byfist, Heir Apparent)
- John Stahlman (2000–2002) (Faustus , All The Hell Bound)
- Dennis O'Hara (1989–1991) (HereticHeretic (band)Heretic was an 80s speed/thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Its members were: Mike Howe, vocals; Dennis O'Harra, Bass; Brian Korban, Guitar; Rick Merrick, Drums; and Bobby Marquez, Guitar. The band released two albums before Howe joined Metal Church; following these releases, Heretic...
, Dreams Of Damnation) - Angelo Espino (1991–1993) (HiraxHiraxHirax is an American thrash metal band from Cypress, California. Starting in 1984 under the leadership of vocalist Katon W. De Pena , the band played in Los Angeles and San Francisco with the other new thrash metal bands of the area such as Metallica, Exodus, and Slayer...
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, Predator, Anger as Art) - Pete Perez (2002) (LeatherwolfLeatherwolfLeatherwolf is an American heavy metal band that formed in Huntington Beach, California in 1981. The group is also nicknamed the 'Triple Axe Attack' for pioneering the use of a 3-guitar line-up in heavy metal...
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, Karian) - Brendon Kyle (2004–2008)
- Mike Falletta - (2008–2010)
Drums
- Rick Basha (1990–1991) (Armed Forces)
- Jason Ian Rosenfeld (1991–1993) (AnthraxAnthrax (band)Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founded by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums and 20 singles, and an EP featuring Public Enemy. The band was one of the most popular of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
) - Scott Vogel (1989–1990) (Ray Gunn)
- Todd Stotz (2000–2003)
- Jesse Vara (2004–2008) (Byfist)
- Angel Medellin (2008) (Phansigar)
- Dave Galbert - (2009–2010)
Albums
- World Won't Miss YouWorld Won't Miss YouWorld Won't Miss You is the 1990 full-length debut by heavy metal band Reverend. This album was dedicated to the late Dave Pritchard of Armored Saint and featured Chris Goss , Rocky George , and Damien Circle as guests...
(1990) - Play GodPlay GodPlay God is the 1991 album by heavy metal band Reverend. This album was Reverend's second full-length release. Play God also marks the departure of bassist Dennis O'Hara and drummer Rick Basha, who were replaced by Angelo Espino and Jason Ian respectively...
(1991) - Resurrected (2010-2011?)
EPs
- ReverendReverend (EP)Reverend is the 1989 EP debut by the American heavy metal band of the same name. This was Reverend's only studio EP until 2001's A Gathering of Demons.-Track listing:-Lineup:*David Wayne: Vocals*Brian Korban: Guitars*Stuart Fujinami: Guitars...
(1989) - LiveLive (Reverend EP)Live is the 1992 EP by heavy metal band Reverend. This is Reverend's only live offering to date. It is also the last release before the band temporarily broke up, although they reformed in 2000...
(1992) - A Gathering of DemonsA Gathering of DemonsA Gathering of Demons is an independent EP from heavy metal band Reverend. This is the last Reverend offering to feature the vocals of longtime singer David Wayne.-Track listing:-Lineup:*David Wayne: Vocals*Chris Nelson: Guitars*John Stahlman: Bass...
(2001)